Sebaceous Carcinoma: eMedicine Dermatology

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Sebaceous Carcinoma: eMedicine Dermatology

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Overview: Sebaceous gland carcinoma is an aggressive, uncommon, cutaneous tumor first well-described by Allaire in 1891.1 This tumor is thought to arise from sebaceous glands in the skin and, thus, may arise anywhere on the body ...

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Sebaceous gland carcinoma is an aggressive, uncommon, cutaneous tumor first well-described in 1891. Learn more.http://bit.ly/chN9Kl

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Dermoscopic features of extraocular sebaceous carcinoma - Coates - 2010 - Australasian Journal of Dermatology - Wiley Online Library

onlinelibrary.wiley.com — “Dermoscopic features of extraocular sebaceous carcinoma - Coates - 2010 - Australasian Journal of Dermatology - Wiley Online LibraryView full resource at onlinelibrary.wiley.com

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Dermoscopic features of extraocular sebaceous carcinoma: (Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology) http://bit.ly/c1tK48

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Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Epidermodysplasia verruciformis (EV) is a rare, inherited disorder that predisposes patients to widespread human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas.1, 2 Although epidermodysplasia verruciformis is most commonly inherited in an autosomal recessive manner, ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Epidermodysplasia verruciformis is a rare, genetic disorder that predisposes patients to HPV infection and skin cancer.http://bit.ly/acUY0w

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Epidermal Nevus Syndrome: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Epidermal nevi (EN) are congenital hamartomas of embryonal ectodermal origin classified on the basis of their main component; the component may be sebaceous, apocrine, eccrine, follicular, or keratinocytic. An estimated one third of individuals with epidermal ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Epidermal nevi are caused by an overgrowth of the upper layers of skin & may be present at birth. Learn more about them.http://bit.ly/cOraoC

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Paget Disease, Mammary: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Sir James Paget first described Paget disease of the breast in 1874. He reported a chronic eczematous disease on the skin of the nipple and the areola in 15 women, with an associated intraductal carcinoma of ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Mammary Paget disease is an uncommon skin cancer characterized by an eczema-like rash of the nipple. Learn more. http://bit.ly/acmjjd

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Verrucous Carcinoma: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Verrucous carcinoma (VC) refers to a clinicopathologic concept implying a locally aggressive, clinically exophytic, low-grade, slow-growing, well-differentiated squamous cell carcinoma with minimal metastatic potential.Verrucous carcinoma typically involves the oral cavity, larynx, genitalia, skin, and esophagus.In 1948, ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Verrucous carcinoma is a clinical concept implying a low-grade, slow-growing, squamous cell carcinoma.http://bit.ly/aB5PEW

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Penile Squamous Cell Carcinoma: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Penile tumors present a difficult diagnostic and therapeutic issue, mainly because of their psychological implications. The diagnosis may be delayed because many patients tend to disregard early asymptomatic lesions, and they often seek medical attention at ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the most common type of cancer found on the penis. Learn more about penile SCC. http://bit.ly/cvRnB6

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Merkel Cell Carcinoma: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare, aggressive, primary skin cancer exhibiting neuroendocrine differentiation. Several synonyms exist; however, the term Merkel cell carcinoma is still most commonly used in view of the many similarities of the ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Merkel cell carcinoma is a type of skin cancer that develops beneath the skin and in hair follicles. Learn more. http://bit.ly/9W86gr

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Keratoacanthoma: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Keratoacanthoma (KA) is a relatively common low-grade malignancy that originates in the pilosebaceous glands and closely and pathologically resembles squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). In fact, strong arguments support classifying keratoacanthoma as a variant of invasive SCC.View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Keratoacanthoma is a common skin tumor. Tumors may be benign but then transform to malignant. Learn more. http://bit.ly/ceNWVO

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Squamous Cell Carcinoma: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the second most common form of skin cancer and accounts for 20% of cutaneous malignancies.1 Squamous cell carcinoma frequently arises on the sun-exposed skin of middle-aged and elderly individuals. ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Squamous cell carcinoma is the second most common form of skin cancer. Learn the risk factors of this type of cancer. http://bit.ly/dyRq4I

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Microcystic Adnexal Carcinoma: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Microcystic adnexal carcinoma (MAC) is a rare, malignant appendage tumor commonly classified as a low-grade sweat gland carcinoma that typically occurs on the head and neck, particularly the central face. It shows aggressive local invasion but ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Microcystic adnexal carcinoma is a rare, malignant tumor on the arm or leg classified as a low-grade sweat gland tumor. http://bit.ly/9m9rJY

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Nevoid Basal Cell Carcinoma Syndrome: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The autosomal dominant nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome (NBCCS) represents a series of multiorgan abnormalities known to be the consequence of abnormalities in the PTCH gene. The syndrome has been documented for 50 years, but more ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Nevoid Basal Cell Carcinoma Syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects several organ systems. Learn more about it. http://bit.ly/9KCjyJ

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Actinic Keratosis: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Actinic keratosis (AK) is a UV light-induced lesion of the skin that may progress to invasive squamous cell carcinoma.1, 2, 3 It is by far the most common lesion with malignant potential to arise on ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Actinic keratosis s a UV light–induced lesion of the skin that may progress to invasive squamous cell carcinoma. http://bit.ly/d5BsLe

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Basal Cell Carcinoma: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common malignancy in humans. It typically occurs in areas of chronic sun exposure. BCC is usually slow growing and rarely metastasizes, but it can cause clinically significant local destruction ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common malignancy in humans. It usually occurs on skin exposed to the sun. http://bit.ly/9bWV9p

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Bowen Disease: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: First described by the American dermatologist John T. Bowen in 1912, Bowen disease is a squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) in situ with the potential for significant lateral spread. Larger lesions can reach several centimeters in diameter. ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Bowen disease is also known as squamous cell carcinoma in situ, a form of skin cancer. Learn more. http://bit.ly/brxL83

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